The following offices and departments are closed Friday, April 18 in observance of Good Friday. Regular hours of operation resume Monday, April 21. Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the animal shelter o The library system is closed Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 o The Central Landfill is open Friday, April […]
There’s been many books written about how to forgive and in theory it seems to be a fairly simple concept. But ask the person who needs to give it or get it and the feelings sometimes don’t qualify as simple. Many people walking around today lack inner peace and they sentence themselves to something called […]
Jay High School hosted the District track meet on Thursday. It was a day field with excitement, disappointment, personal records, and school records. The Lady Royals of Jay came out on top when all the scores were added to be crowned the district champs. GIRLS: 100 meter dash: Central’s Brittany Amey finished first, Amber Cross(Jay) was 3rd, […]
The Royals traveled to Escambia Academy to take on the Cougars last night. Cougars led until the top of the 7th when the Royals scored to make it 8-2. Jay Carnley pitched all seven innings for the Royals.
Baptist Health Care Foundation (BHCF) is accepting scholarship applications from college-bound students. Through a gift from the Luther and Kathy Taylor family, BHCF will award a $2,500 nursing scholarship. Applicants are evaluated on academic excellence and extracurricular activities. Scholarships are granted without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status or any other […]
The 12th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo sponsored by RAM will be held at 8:00 PM on April 25th and 26th at Ted May Arena in Jay, FL. The 3R Rodeo Company will entertain the crowd with rodeo action including pro bull riding, saddle broncing, calf and team roping, steer wrestling, and women’s breakaway and barrel […]
State Attorney Bill Eddins announced today that in an unanimous opinion the Florida Supreme Court has upheld both the convictions and sentences imposed on Leonard Patrick Gonzalez, Jr. Gonzalez was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and one count of home invasion robbery with a firearm and received corresponding sentences on those charges […]
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will be honoring our volunteers this week with a special luncheon. In 2013, volunteers worked 5,714 hours at the ECSO. “Like our ever important Neighborhood Watch groups, our volunteers are valuable assets in our community,” said Sheriff David Morgan, “Escambia County benefits from the vast experience and knowledge of our […]
Plan to attend EREC’s 75th Annual Meeting Northview High School Saturday, April 26 11:00 Registration and Voting, 1:00 Business Meeting Health Fair sponsored by Northwest Florida Rural Health Network Entertainment by Highway Home Luncheon Plates by Northview FFA Scholarship Winners will be Announced Three Trustee Seats to be Filled – Come Vote for […]
Pensacola, Fla. – At approximately 10:30 am, deputies responded to the American Best Motel located at 7200 Plantation Rd in response to anonymous tip concerning possible narcotics activity. Once inside the motel room deputies noticed material that is used in the manufacture of methamphetamines and called for the ECSO Narcotics Unit to take over the […]
